Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2034)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
26 MAR
26 Mar 2034 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2034, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2034, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2034 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2034 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2034, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2034, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2034 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2034)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Balvi Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Bauska Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Daugavpils | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Dobele Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Jelgava | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Jūrmala | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Ķekava | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Liepāja | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Līvāni | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Ludza Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Madona Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Mārupe | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Ogre | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Olaine | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Rēzekne | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Rīga | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Saldus Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Talsi Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Tukums Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Valka | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Ventspils | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
DST Changes Summary for Latvia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia
Does Latvia use Daylight Saving Time in 2034?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2034 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Latvia?
The next scheduled time transition in Latvia will take place on Sunday, 26 March 2034. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Latvia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Latvia follows a single, unified schedule. Every municipality across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Latvia?
Following the shift on 26 Mar 2034, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.